Peachey Photography

If you’ve ever looked at photos of your favorite celebrities and models and felt a tickle of envy, then you probably don’t think of yourself as being very photogenic. You are not alone. Many people don’t feel that the pictures of them staring out from picture frames in their own parent’s homes depict them in their best light. In actuality, anyone can look amazing in photos, whether they are captured at a fancy formal dinner or a simple get-together with friends. Making yourself look the best that you are able to is easy when you adhere to the advice given below.

* Watch your posture. Your mother always told you to stand up straight for a reason, right? Stand up straight during photo ops. Having nice posture will help you appear to be more certain of yourself, taller, and more fit than you already are. Make sure you take a deep breath and then suck in the muscles in your belly. Photos of a person that is slumped over may make that person look older, more tired, and less attractive.

* Take an offset stance. As you face the camera, your hips need to actually be turned slightly. Not only will this interesting twist be more appealing to the eyes, but your upper body will also look extra trim and slender. Position your feet at an angle, one in front of the other, instead of standing with both feet just slightly away from each other. Actually, one of your feet should partly hide the other one. This will make your legs look more slim.

* Make that unattractive double chin disappear forever. Even if people don’t really have a double chin, many photographs that are taken of them make it appear that they truly do. If you’re one of these people, you do not have to deal with it any longer! To avoid the dreaded two chin result, you need to mind your posture and stand up straight, tilt the chin down and out and then rest your tongue firmly up against the roof of your mouth.

* Flirt with the camera. You may have heard the expression before that advises you to “smile with your eyes”. Happy eyes are what truly makes photos worthy of putting in beautiful picture frames and displaying them to the world. Smile with the eyes, flirting visually with the camera, and think of good thoughts. This will enable the inner model in you to really come out!

* Take some time to do your hairstyle and makeup really well. Hide any flaws and put some powder on any oily spots. Pluck those eyebrows! Put on full lashes and lips and a touch of blush on the cheek bone. Begin with clean, shiny, healthy hair, and add a well-groomed hairdo. Smooth down any runaway hairs and perhaps add a little more flare with a nice hair accessory.

* Dress up in colors that are complementary to your skin tone. You are most likely familiar with the tones make your skin look pasty in which ones will truly enhance your skin color. If you aren’t sure, then simply ask for some advice from someone who really knows you well. As a general guideline, keep your attire basic for the best photographs. Avoid crazy patterns and chunky extras that tend to take the focus of the picture away from you. Keep both hands free in the photograph- don’t hold any items like a drink, phone, or a purse. These objects can also be a distraction to the person looking at your picture!

Follow these tips and you will take the best pictures of your life, pictures that you can put in picture frames on your fireplace mantle or desktop for your friends and family to enjoy for many years to come!

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